Richard Moore

1992 /

Wills, Probate & Trusts

Richard has a wide practice in the fields of trusts wills and probate.

Richard has particular expertise in disputes relating to the estates of deceased persons, whether they be disputes as to the validity of wills, or applications for financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. He has appeared in a number of trials in relation to such issues. He also has considerable experience of the use of ADR to resolve such disputes.

Richard acts on applications to the Court for the construction and rectification of wills, and for the variation of trusts. He also appears on non-contentious probate matters and before the Court of Protection.

Notable Cases

Oldham MBC v. Makin [2017] EWHC 2543 (Ch)

Richard was instructed by the executor of Ian Brady in a dispute concerning the disposal of the Deceased’s remains. The case raised wider issues as to the inherent jurisdiction of the Court, the jurisdiction under Section 116 Senior Courts Act 1981, Section 46 Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 and the appropriateness of reporting restrictions.

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